Explosion control.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14F-9-911
in effect14F-9-911 Explosion control.
The provisions of IFC Section 911 are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise the numbered items in Section 911.1 to read:
“1. Where a structure, room or space is occupied for purposes involving an explosion hazard as identified in Table 911.1.
2. Where the quantities of any hazardous materials specified in Table 911.1 exceed the maximum allowable quantities specified in Table 307.1(1) of the Chicago Building Code.”
2. Revise footnote a to Table 911.1 to read:
“a. Combustible dusts where manufactured, generated or used in such a manner that the concentration and conditions create a fire or explosion hazard.”
3. Revise footnote f to Table 911.1 to read:
“f. Explosion venting is not required for Group H-5 Fabrication Areas complying with the Chicago Building Code.”
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2704817Fetched: 10/24/2026